Light Warriors Book 3: Edge of Dawn by Patti O’Shea

by shewolf0316 on August 24th, 2009, 7:29pm Login or Register to post comments

July 2009
Tom Doherty Associates/Tor Books
Paranormal Romance/Dark Fantasy
Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 4.5

A CK2S K2 Recommended Read!

Shona Blackwood is a Dormant Gineal who is unaware of the existence of magic. Her world is her art and as a brilliant glass artist, she is making a name for herself. Until recently that is. Suddenly she is blocked and has lost her creativity. She should be heartbroken but oddly enough, feels nothing at the loss of this aspect of her identity. Then, one night she is nearly mugged and her life changes even more.

Logan Andrews is the troubleshooter assigned responsibility by the Gineal council to protect Shona. He is to do whatever necessary to keep her safe, with one very important rule – do not tell her what they are and keep secret the world of magic. However, soon shocking revelations come to light that make Logan feel torn between duty to his council and his developing feelings for the amazing woman that is Shona.

Time is running out and before long, none of that may matter if he can’t get to the bottom of a strange affliction he suffers in time to protect Shona from the real danger stalking her. It is on the Edge of Dawn that Logan and Shona must choose…

Shona has never had her inner strength tested. She actually is a bit naïve as a result and we worry about her suddenly being drawn into the middle of this battle thrust upon her. I don’t want to say just who the enemy of the Gineal is, as it surprised me and I don’t want to ruin that experience for anyone else. However, once she is thrown into war, she comes out swinging and we get to find out just how formidable of a woman she can be. I loved watching her grow and develop and I am once again amazed at Patti O’Shea’s brilliance in the art of character development. Logan too, has his own trials to face, but we know from the beginning he has what it takes. The fun in experiencing Logan’s growth is seeing his struggles to decide between what he knows and what he feels he must do.

Shona and Logan prove to us that love really is enough when facing dangerous demons. Their bond is a strong one and I was sucked right into their story, on the edge of my seat waiting to see how they would overcome the barriers in their way. These two are perfect complements and we know they will come through for one another somehow, some way, in spite of their differences.

Magic is a key element in the Light Warriors series and we are in the middle of it once again. Yet there is plenty of room for surprises I discovered, when I saw the glimpses of just how expansive the Gineal world can be. Patti expands her universe with the addition of new revelations and new kinds of magic. What a treat it is to experience every bit of this magical world, dark and light.

I love Patti O’Shea’s Light Warriors series! I thought book one, In the Midnight Hour, couldn't be beat with its huge surprises and the incredible world that is the Gineal universe. I have to say though, Edge of Dawn just may outrank it now. It is obvious Patti has more stories to tell and the series can continue for quite a while. Just with the siblings of hero Logan alone, there is opportunity for many adventures. I love it! Now I must go through the agony of waiting with breathless anticipation for the next installment in the incredible Light Warriors series.